"passible" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈpasɪbəl/ [UK]
Etymology: Borrowed into Middle English from Old French passible, from Late Latin passibilis. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|-}} Middle English, {{der|en|fro|passible}} Old French passible, {{der|en|LL.|passibilis}} Late Latin passibilis Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} passible (not comparable)
  1. (chiefly theology) Able to suffer, or feel pain. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-passible-en-adj-4EWOcXOG Categories (other): Theology, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 49 4 2 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 44 49 4 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 50 2 2 Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology
  2. Able to feel emotion. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-passible-en-adj-ImOWhtsy Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 49 4 2 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 44 49 4 3 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 46 50 2 2
  3. Capable of suffering injury or detriment. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-passible-en-adj-XKWQUXZ6
  4. Liable to experience change or decay. Tags: not-comparable
    Sense id: en-passible-en-adj-Eez-3VrK
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